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Arturia KeyLab Essential 61 Keyboard MIDI Controller Includes Analog Lab software with 6000 synth sounds

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Features

  • A powerful MIDI keyboard controller built around Arturia's Analog Lab and V Collection instruments
  • Perform with 8 pads, Chord Play mode, and a sustain pedal input for added expression
  • Play effortlessly on a highly responsive 61-note keybed with separate modulation and pitch wheels
  • Other hands-on controls include 10 encoders, 9 sliders, a 6-button transport section, and 4 command switches
  • Compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstation: Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One

Description

The white Arturia KeyLab 61 Essential is a universal MIDI controller and software package that includes 61 velocity-sensitive keys, a clickable encoder, 9 additional encoders, 9 sliders, 8 touch and pressure sensitive pads, 6 transport control switches, 4 command switches, a modulation wheel, and a pitchbend wheel. The system is designed to provide 1:1 control of the included Analog Lab 2 synth software, Ableton Live Lite, and UVI Grand Piano Model D software, as well as any MIDI controllable plug-in or DAW. It can be customized to other software using the downloadable MIDI Control Center software. What's more, the KeyLab Essential utilizes MCU and HUI protocols for its DAW command center, which offers seamless control well beyond standard MIDI, allowing you to control your DAW software on any platform. The controller is a Class-Compliant USB device, what works straight out of the box with Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android devices. The Analog Lab software and KeyLab 61 controller are fully integrated, allowing you to control the elements of Analog Lab without having to reach for your mouse. The software includes over 6000 TAE-powered preset sounds from Arturia's award winning V Collection. With the KeyLab 61, you can navigate through presets as well as create and save your own. The keyboard can be split or layered to help create new sounds. All of the included software is compatible with all major DAWs including Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Bitwig, Cubase, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, Studio One, and more. The KeyLab 61 Essential ships with a USB cable


Item Weight: 7.04 pounds


Product Dimensions: 38.19 x 4.76 x 12.4 inches


Item model number: KEYLAB49ESS


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: April 11, 2017


Connector Type: USB


Hardware Interface: USB


Musical Style: Electronic


Number of Keyboard Keys: 49


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • It is VERY addicting once you get started!
Love the keyboard! I’m a beginner, so we will see how it holds up in the long run, but it seems to be well-made and of fairly good quality. I’m very satisfied with this purchase!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 22, 2020 by Corey B

  • Perfecto y hermoso
Excelente! Llegó justo a tiempo y en buenas condiciones. Diseño muy hermoso, de fácil desempaque. Plug & Play, configuración rápida y fácil de entender. Funciona de maravilla! Me encanta y lo recomiendo 200%.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 22, 2020 by Uziel Studio 7

  • great product
came on time I thought it would be late but Nah it was fine. GOOD JOB!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 13, 2019 by Tamija

  • Cheap product lines = poor velocity sensitivity and feeling
Pro: -Cheap -Lots of assignable knobs and faders Con: -Key velocity is terrible on the Essential series -Faders' MIDI singals failed to be detected by Studio One (tested on 2 Essential series keyboards, and other brands don't have this issue) As a MIDI keyboard, the most important function is the MIDI signals sent by the keyboard. But even though I have chosen the most soft key response via the software of the keyboard, it still didn't do any better. The velocity will be two extremes, either above ~90% or below ~30%, when you try to play anything using the keys. I ended up returning this keyboard and get another brand, specifically Roland, and Roland didn't let me down. The A-49 got a pretty good key sensitivity and feeling, and the price is about the same level as this one. The only downside is that there is no 61 keys version for the A-series. (except the A800-PRO, which is too expensive compare to the Keylab 61 Essential) ... show more
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 20, 2020 by Zy

  • Love it/ Excellent for the price
Nice addition to my studio. Does the job!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 24, 2018 by TheTombRunner

  • Five Stars
great controller....the software is outstanding!!!
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 1, 2017 by richard

  • Key or note sticking.
This midi controller paired with Arturias VST a note keeps sticking. Different notes. Apparently does not sent the midi off note. This is a known issue. No solution on Arturia forums. Firmware updates did not correct. Makes the whole thing useless.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 14, 2022 by Darryl R Douglas

  • Be careful when ordering. The product title says 61 ...
Be careful when ordering. The product title says 61 key but the description has 49 key. I received the 49 key and returned it.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 18, 2017 by sboo99

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